Kris Ruepke
Kris Ruepke is a husband, father, coach, business owner, and former Division I pitcher at UTSA.
After growing up in Iowa, Kris took the junior college route before earning his opportunity at UTSA. His career included setbacks, but he refused to let one bad outing define him. He battled back to become a dependable conference starter, threw a complete-game shutout, helped UTSA win a conference championship, and was later chosen as a team captain.
Today, Kris is the co-owner and general manager of D-BAT New Braunfels, where he works with young athletes, coaches, and parents. He brings the perspective of a former college athlete, youth coach, and dad who understands both the pressure and opportunity of youth sports.
Kris believes developing an athlete is about more than swings, velocity, and wins. It is also about building confidence, perseverance, character, and strong family relationships.